Ben Johns celebrates on Championship Sunday in Atlanta after defeating Federico Staksrud.
Ben Johns celebrates on Championship Sunday in Atlanta after defeating Federico Staksrud. PPA Tour

Johns leads PPA men's singles rankings again after defeating Staksrud

DALLAS, TX - Ben Johns is back in familiar territory.

With his straight-game victory over Federico Staksrud on Championship Sunday at the Vizzy Atlanta Open, Johns officially recaptured the No. 1 spot atop the PPA men's singles rankings.


The 25-year-old American superstar actually surpassed Staksrud, who previously replaced Johns as the top-ranked men’s singles player.

Along with his singles status, Johns is currently the PPA Tour's top-ranked player in men's doubles and mixed doubles as well.

Click here to see the lastest PPA rankings.

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